Matter of Balance Program Offered In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT - From Maine Health: Falls are the leading cause of injury death for individuals who are over the age of 65 years. Falls also contribute to hospitalizations and emergency department visits among older adults. Falls are preventable, however still rates of fatal falls continue to rise in Connecticut.

To help older adults reduce their fear of falling the Fairfield Health Department is offering its Matter of Balance program. Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program that was developed by the Partnership for Healthy Aging. This program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Comprised of eight two-hour sessions, participants learn how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to
reduce fall risk at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Matter of Balance is an eight-week program. Sessions will meet once a week, on Wednesdays, from 10am – 12pm starting May 8 th – June 26 th at the Fairfield Main Public Library in the Memorial Room. There is NO FEE for this program.

Please note that registration is required and space is limited.

For more information on the Matter of Balance program, please visit: www.mainehealth.org/mob.
For questions about the program or to register, please contact Santina Jaronko, Health Educator, Fairfield Health Department at 203-256-3150 or sjaronko@fairfieldct.org.